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| Paul Roberts has
been the frontman for The Stranglers for over a decade, in which time
he has toured the world and performed to audiences of as few as 6
(and a sheep), and as many as 100,000. Some of the most imaginative
and listenable music has been written by one of the great showmen
of the rock and roll world. For writing some of the least likely tunes for a Strangler, and the ability to translate them for the live arena, Paul Roberts can walk tall, and is loved by fans the world over. Paul composes with an eclectic range of tastes, and ability on virtually every instrument he touches, and his timing is exquisite. Paul started life in his beloved Chiswick, London as a sixties baby. Music was always a passion of his, particularly percussion. After drumming in several bands during the eighties, Paul was encouraged by his friends to sing, and the rest, as they say, is history. 1999 saw Paul focus his attention on his solo work and the release of his first solo album, "Faith?", a collection of material encompassing full frontal rock assault, pulsating dance tracks, and gentle ballads. 2000 was a busy time for Paul. As well as forming and taking "The Faith Band" out on the road, two five-track singles were released, followed by an awe-inspiring guest appearance on Judge Smith's epic, "Curly's Airships", working with the likes of Peter Hammill and Arthur Brown. Paul's vocal range on this double CD set is an enchanting display. "Solar Live", a live album recorded at Paul's Charity gig for Prostate Cancer, created a huge stir amongst fans. Only 50 were pressed, and copies of this have been known to pass from one owner to another for more than £300. In bringing together Brad Waissman (Rick Wakeman Band, Marcus Malone), Richard Naiff (The Waterboys) and Vinnie Lammi (The Cocteau Twins, Supergrass, Emma Bunton). A one night only West End stage appearance shortly followed in "All You Need Is", a unique event celebrating the life and music of John Lennon. During the weekend of the Twentieth Anniversary of Lennon's death, at London's Palace Theatre, special guest Paul Roberts stole the show, bringing the capacity crowd to their collective feet and dancing in the aisles. |
The release in January 2001 of "Self
Discovery", Paul's second album, confirmed what many of us
have known all along - that the creation of exceptional, surprising,
unforgetable songs is not a past art. "Self Discovery"
takes you through some of the densest dance and rock tracks, and
some beautifully crafted slower material.
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